Topic: increased ridership

It’s no secret transit use is growing in Seattle, but that’s especially true where King County Metro focuses bus service on its proven, busy corridors. New figures for May show that five RapidRide lines are carrying 28 percent more passengers than the buses they replaced. RapidRide usually provides frequent service, with low-floor, three-door buses to get people on and off quicker…

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